[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"football-site-config":3,"world-cup-status-en":27,"news-detail-sean-strickland-likens-khamzat-chimaev-to-his-father-a-childhood-boogeyman-he":43,"news-related-sean-strickland-likens-khamzat-chimaev-to-his-father-a-childhood-boogeyman-he-en":85,"news-related-match-sean-strickland-likens-khamzat-chimaev-to-his-father-a-childhood-boogeyman-he-en":26},{"adSlots":4,"affiliateMode":5,"brandName":6,"contentStrategy":7,"currency":8,"friendLinks":9,"homepageLayoutKey":10,"leagueFocus":11,"locale":12,"planVisibility":13,"seoDescription":14,"seoTitleTemplate":15,"siteCode":10,"siteName":6,"siteType":10,"subscriptionMode":5,"timezone":16,"id":17,"tenantID":18,"primaryDomain":19,"countryCode":20,"logoUrl":21,"faviconUrl":21,"theme":22,"seoKeywords":24,"status":25,"ads":4,"focusLeagues":26,"affiliatePolicies":26},[],"shared","Football Prediction Platform","scores_predictions","USD",[],"main",[],"en-US",[],"Football fixtures, results, free predictions, subscriptions, and clearly labeled partner links.","{page} | Football Prediction Platform","America\u002FNew_York",323900000000000000,1,"football.easytestdev.online","US","",{"primaryColor":23},"#1677ff","football predictions, football fixtures, football results","active",null,{"active":28,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"leagueImagePath":31,"seasonId":32,"seasonName":33,"startingAt":34,"endingAt":35,"daysToStart":36,"daysToEnd":37,"phase":38,"includeQualifying":28,"hostCities":39},true,"326135624916537344","World Cup","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.api-sports.io\u002Ffootball\u002Fleagues\u002F1.png","326255613308833792","2026\u002F2027","2026-06-11","2026-06-28",6,23,"upcoming",[40,41,42],"Mexico City","Monterrey","Zapopan",{"article":44},{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":45,"category":46,"excerpt":47,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":48,"leagueId":49,"leagueName":21,"matchId":49,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":50,"slug":51,"sourceName":52,"sourceURL":53,"teamId":54,"teamName":55,"teamIds":56,"teamNames":70,"title":84},"Sean Strickland, the former UFC middleweight champion, has drawn a striking comparison between his upcoming opponent Khamzat Chimaev and a figure from his own troubled past — his father. Speaking at the pre-fight press conference for UFC 328, Strickland opened up about a deeply personal experience that he believes mirrors the kind of intimidation Chimaev brings to the octagon.\n\nThe bout between Strickland and the undefeated 32-year-old Chimaev, who represents the United Arab Emirates, will headline UFC 328 in Newark, New Jersey. It is one of the most anticipated middleweight matchups of the year, pitting Strickland's gritty resilience against Chimaev's dominant, unbeaten record.\n\nDuring the press conference, Strickland painted a vivid picture of his childhood, describing his father as a terrifying presence — a 'boogeyman' figure who loomed large over his family. He recounted a pivotal moment when he was just 17 years old. According to Strickland, his father refused to let his mother leave for work, and the young Strickland decided he had had enough. He walked in and confronted the man he had feared his entire life.\n\nWhat followed was a violent altercation. Strickland said he struck his father with a headbutt, breaking his nose and sending him to the ground. But rather than feeling triumphant, Strickland described the aftermath as deeply disappointing. The person he had built up in his mind as an unstoppable, terrifying force turned out to be, in his words, a crying figure lying on the floor and bleeding.\n\nThe anecdote served as Strickland's way of explaining how he views opponents like Chimaev. He suggested that some fighters project an aura of invincibility, much like his father once did, but that aura can shatter when someone stands up to them. Strickland implied that he intends to test whether Chimaev's fearsome reputation holds up under real pressure inside the cage.\n\nChimaev enters the fight with a perfect professional record and a reputation as one of the most dominant forces in the UFC's middleweight division. His combination of wrestling prowess and striking power has made him a nightmare matchup for most opponents, and many in the MMA community view him as a future champion if he is not one already.\n\nStrickland, meanwhile, is known for his willingness to speak his mind and his unorthodox approach to fight promotion. His willingness to share such a raw, personal story underscores the psychological dimension he brings to every matchup. Whether his strategy of drawing parallels between Chimaev and his own past demons will translate into success inside the octagon remains to be seen.\n\nUFC 328 promises to deliver a compelling clash of styles and personalities, with Strickland's everyman toughness set against Chimaev's explosive athleticism. Fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see whether Strickland can once again topple a seemingly unbeatable opponent.\n\nBased on reporting from Чемпионат.com.","news","Ahead of UFC 328, Sean Strickland compared Khamzat Chimaev to his father, whom he once fought at 17. 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Torres gave lead but Doski's long-range stunner equalized. 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